Volcker: The Triumph of Persistence

Silber, William L.

ISBN 10: 1608193926 / ISBN 13: 9781608193929

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2013

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Synopsis:

Over the course of nearly half a century, five American presidents, and leaders around the world, have relied on the financial acumen, and the integrity, of Paul A. Volcker to help steer the global economy through turmoil and drastic change. From the collapse of the gold standard to the inflation crisis of the 1970s, Volcker demonstrated that a determined central banker can prevail over economic turmoil--so long as he can resist relentless political pressure. And as the U.S. struggled to recover from the meltdown of 2008, it called once more on the veteran banker to restore trust to the financial markets with the Volcker Rule. This award-winning biography is the definitive account of Paul Volcker's indispensable role in economic history.

About the Author: William L. Silber is one of America's most respected experts on finance and banking. He is currently Marcus Nadler Professor of Finance and Economics and Director of the Glucksman Institute for Research in Securities Markets, at the Stern School of Business, NYU. He has written numerous books and articles on economics and financial history, most recently When Washington Shut Down Wall Street: The Great Financial Crisis of 1914 and the Origins of America's Monetary Supremacy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Volcker: The Triumph of Persistence
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket